Thailand Travel Tips – Accommodation, Alcohol and Backpackers

Accommodation

There are several classes of lodging accommodations to choose from in Thailand. These accommodations can satisfy most people’s budgets. For instance, if you’re a traveler who is observing their wallet, then you’ll want to visit the main tourist areas. These areas have all kinds of lodging choices which range from standard fan rooms to lavish 5-star exclusive retreats.

Thailand can be a noisy place, especially in cities like Bangkok and Patong Beach. All the car horns of the traffic and the rowdy tourists can make it challenging to get to sleep at night. To deal with this situation, a good idea is to visit the local drug store and pick up some earplugs. If lights are a problem for your sleep, pick up some eyeshades too.

Alcohol

In Thailand, there is a 1 to 1.125-liter duty-free liquor limit. You can find alcoholic beverages for sale in most Thailand stores, including Big C, Tesco Lotus, and 7 Eleven. In mid-2005, the country passed a law which restricted the hours that liquor can be sold to 11AM-2PM and 5PM-12AM.

After you purchase a drink, you should give the waitress a small tip. These waitresses tend to provide small coins as the change to their customers because they’re hoping the customers will leave some of those coins as tips.

Some favorite Thai alcoholic beverages include a strong whiskey known as “Samsom” and a rum known as “Hong Thong.” It is cheap, so it is worth a try.

Backpackers

Thailand is a great place to visit if you’re a backpacker. The Thai people are friendly, the weather is generally hot, and it is affordable to travel around. Of course, as a backpacker, try not to pack too much. Make sure your shirts and underwear are made of cotton material. These can be cheap T-shirts and underpants that you don’t mind getting dirty. Also, keep a small torch and keylock packed away just in case.

When you visit Bangkok, you can meet up with other backpackers from around the world at Khao San Road. You can find heaps of things to do on this road because of the bars, travel agencies, nightclubs, guest houses, and food stands there.